Alchelyst, the Ireland-based investor solutions and infrastructure provider for private markets asset managers, has established a partnership with Allfunds Blockchain, the world’s largest B2B fund distribution platform, to help private markets asset managers process investor transactions more efficiently, reducing errors and administrative friction. The partnership introduces Alchelyst×Allfunds Blockchain API, an API-driven, permissioned blockchain integration that…
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Summit selects FINBOURNE
Summit Group, a C.I.-based provider of fiduciary, fund and advisory services, has selected FINBOURNE Technology as its strategic fund administration platform. The appointment forms part of Summit’s growth and investment strategy, building on its 2025 acquisition of R&H Jersey and the expansion of its presence and service capabilities. Summit has offices in Jersey, Guernsey, Switzerland,…
Carne appoints president
Carne Group, Europe’s largest third-party ManCo, has appointed John Parkhouse as president, strengthening its leadership as the firm accelerates execution of its long-term, client-led growth strategy. He joins Carne from PwC, where he spent over three decades advising global asset managers and investment fund groups. As president, Parkhouse will lead the global executive committee and…
IQ-EQ adds to senior management team
IQ-EQ has appointed Michael Slater as managing director, Middle East, and Frédéric Ullens as managing director, Luxembourg. Based in Dubai, Slater joins after leaving Northern Trust, where he was most recently in charge of strategic relationships with EMEA financial institutions. He earned an excellent reputation for his work in the Middle East for the bank.…
Muzinich launches ETF on Waystone platform
Muzinich & Co., a specialist in public and private corporate credit, has launched the Muzinich AAA CLO UCITS ETF, the firm’s first European ETF, which expands access to its established loans, CLO and short duration investment grade capabilities. The ETF has been launched on the Waystone white label platform.
M&G expands with SS&C
SS&C is to take on the operational management of the M&G Platform. M&G retains full ownership of the platform and responsibility for all key strategic, regulatory and commercial decisions. Under the extended agreement, SS&C will manage operations for the M&G Platform, a key distribution channel for M&G’s GBP70bn (GBP94bn) PruFund. As part of the agreement,…
Highvern to acquire Oak in Guernsey
The Highvern and Permian Group plans to acquire Guernsey-based Oak Fund Services, part of The Opera Group. Oak Fund Services supports alternative investment structures, including private equity, real assets and infrastructure. The business is led by James Tracey who, following completion of the acquisition, will become head of funds, Guernsey for the group.
Langham Hall appoints Lux head
Tatyana Boger has re-joined Langham Hall, the UK administrator, as head of fund administration in Luxembourg after a brief period as partner at a professional services business. Having originally joined Langham Hall in 2015, she went on to spend more than ten years with the firm.
Apex participates in new RE fund
Apex is one of the participants in the launch of a blockchain-native real estate fund, developed in collaboration with Archax, Goldman Sachs, LRC Group, and Ownera. Apex is providing AIFM services through Fundrock LIS, along with fund administration and depositary services of assets other than financial instruments through its Luxembourg office, and bank account services…
IQ-EQ appoints APAC AO head
IQ-EQ has appointed Wyn James as its head of asset owners for Asia-Pacific, a newly created position. Based in Singapore, he will report to Stuart Pinnington, IQ-EQ’s global head of asset owners. He was previously in private practice.